Tuesday, January 4, 2011

A week with family


Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
 Apologies for staying off for a week. Family back in Chennai and I can now cook more stories as well as food. We had been to the Global Village and the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi thanks to best friend Dr Jana, who took us in his car. Daughter wore the traditional Islamic dress, as visitors are encouraged to do so while entering the mosque.  
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the UAE. The mosque’s design has been inspired by Mughal and Moorish architecture.There are four minarets and 57 domes. The domes are decorated with white Bianco marble from Pietrasanta, Italy and the interior decoration is made of white marble from Laas, Italy.
Heard this joke: “When I cry you never ask me why,” cried Mulla Nasrudin’s wife. “Sorry darling," said Nasrudin, "that question already cost me an awful lot of money."
NB: That outdated Mobile I was having conked off. I can see Mridula laughing there. Boss, now I have a Nokia E52. 

 



Famous blogger Subu shows off his purchase at Global Village, Dubai.





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  1. MridulaJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Lovely pictures all Ramesh. many thanks for sharing with us. Looks like 2011 got off to a travel filled start!

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  2. RachnaJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    hehe. Lovely to see that you enjoyed the vacation with your family.

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  3. MridulaJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Ramesh you added that mobile line later! Good to hear about your new mobile. So are these pictures taken from your mobile?

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  4. InsigniaJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Awesome. Glad you enjoyed a deserving break. The mosque looks beautiful.

    Your wife and daughter seems had lot of fun and good company.

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  5. AmritJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Ramesh, seems like you had a wonderful time. Really liked the joke. You timed it well with your wife's visit :))))

    Short and concise descriptioon of the mosque.

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  6. SEPOJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    great pics, beautiful daughter, sweet family!
    you must be missing them :(
    hope you had a gala time and bought them many many gifts!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Glad that you enjoyed the break. Beautiful pictures... I remember visiting the mosque couple of years before but then still construction was going on.

    Sweet of your daughter to wear the Islamic dress. May God bless you all.

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  8. ThinkingJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    hmm...good to read about the Mosque and hope that your family had enjoyed the visit...

    Hopefully to read more from you...often...hmm

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  9. RGBJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Ramesh, looks like you had a good vacation with family. The mosque looks lovely.

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  10. SUFFIXJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I am impressed with your daughter's gesture, nice of her, by the way Subu pose like he got an award, thanks for sharing:)

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  11. IreJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Finally a picture of you and your wife! Nice ya! Happy New Year

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  12. தக்குடுJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful photos...;)

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  13. BK Chowla,January 5, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Very nice pictures. I remember having visited this place so many years back.

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  14. AshaJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Your happy times with your family radiates through through the post. God bless you with more family togetherness in the coming year.

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  15. RajlakshmiJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    congratz on the new phone :D
    lovely captures :D

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  16. Felicity Grace TerryJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Such wonderfully clear photos and, unlike my photos, everyone has their heads.

    My best wishes to you and yours for 2011.

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  17. SandhyaJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Yours is a happy family, Ramesh! God bless!

    The mosque and the clouds in the background picture is beautiful!

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  18. Neena SharmaJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Lovely photos! Hidden talent.

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  19. NonaJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Nice pictures

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Happy New Year Ramesh. Nice Pics. :)

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  21. SanandJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Happy to see the pics and good to meet your family too. What a great way to start the New Year. My warm greetings to you and your happy family.

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  22. FidaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I guess your smile was too big and so you didn't fit into the photo! So happy you had a marvelous time with your family.
    Isn't that a water carrier from Morocco with your wife and daughter?

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